Graduate programs
Be an agent of change
Our graduate programs are built for rising stars from business, nonprofit, academia, and government, modeling the community necessary for food system transformation. Designed for working professionals, most coursework takes place online to accommodate students’ various schedules and geographies. Equipped with sophisticated knowledge of how to advance food and agriculture policy in the public interest, program graduates will pioneer innovative solutions on which the health of our families and the planet depend.
The Swette Center leads these programs which are housed within the School of Sustainability, one of four schools within the College of Global Futures.
USDA NextGen scholarship
Plant the seeds for your future and become a leader in food systems transformation! Our USDA NextGen scholarships and networking opportunities can open the door to fascinating careers in food, agriculture and policy. For consideration, apply by April 1, 2024 to our Graduate Certificate or MS program, with eligibility and scholarship details determined after admission. No separate scholarship application is required.
Last year, over 50% of our graduate students received USDA NextGen scholarships. Don’t miss out on this opportunity for Fall 2024!
Graduate programs
Graduate Certificate in food policy and sustainability leadership (ASU Online)
This 1-year graduate certificate program explores the social, political, economic and environmental factors that impact food systems. Coursework focuses on food policy, from understanding policymaking to developing specific, master-level skills to navigating legislative, budgetary and administrative governmental processes. Furthermore, participants in this program learn about the intricate connection between agriculture and natural resource management. This comprehensive approach empowers students to grapple with real-life food system complexities and become effective agents of change.
Master of Science in sustainable food systems (ASU Online)
Students in this 2-year research-oriented degree program develop a practical and tactical understanding of present-day health, agriculture and environmental policy; formulate strategies to drive policy change; interact with a network of food and agriculture policy leaders and mentors; and apply their knowledge and skills to address problems related to agriculture and food systems. The MS program includes the curriculum of the graduate certificate in food policy and sustainability leadership plus an additional year to learn more about the field of sustainability and tackle an individual capstone research project.
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